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“So Why the Suit?” A Student Who Found Confidence In…
Birkenstocks, Uggs, hoodies, and sweatpants have all but taken over student attire by this time of year. But not everyone…
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“What Was I Wearing” Exhibition: Unveiling the Power of Survivor’s…
Oftentimes, the conversations that are the most needed are also the most difficult to have. While discourse involving the stories…
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A Look into Nature with John Yelding
I got my first job the summer after I turned sixteen working as a lifeguard. Since then, I have been…
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“So Why the Suit?” A Student Who Found Confidence In Daily Professional Wear
Birkenstocks, Uggs, hoodies, and sweatpants have all but taken over student attire by this time of year. But not everyone has succumbed to the comfy clothes epidemic. Standing proud is a polished, suit-wearing anomaly. Meet Sam Byrne (’27), a freshman who treats every day like it is presentation day when it comes to dress. The…
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Answering the ‘Major’ Question
How did you decide on your major? It’s a question often asked after the standard ‘What’s your major?’, and a far more interesting one. Did a younger version of yourself have your sights set on teaching, or did life’s events sway and shape your interests? Maybe you chose Hope for their nursing program, or maybe…
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“What Was I Wearing” Exhibition: Unveiling the Power of Survivor’s Stories
Oftentimes, the conversations that are the most needed are also the most difficult to have. While discourse involving the stories of survivors of sexual and domestic violence may feel uncomfortable to talk about, conversation is paramount to raising awareness, creating community, and validating survivors’ stories. On April fifth, Students Teaching and Empowering Peers (STEP) hosted…
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Student Skills Wow the Crowd at SAC’s Annual Talent Show
“I did this last year, and I hated it,” said Ayden Albright (’24) as the opening line of his one-act comedy skit performed at this year’s talent show. “I’m doing it this year, though, because I could win $200. I could get a big bad textbook with that.” For the spontaneous and entertaining nature of…
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A Look into Nature with John Yelding
I got my first job the summer after I turned sixteen working as a lifeguard. Since then, I have been a lifeguard every summer in some capacity. Last summer, I was a counselor in addition to my lifeguard role at the overnight summer camp I worked at. Camp Beechpoint is specifically catered towards inner-city kids,…
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How to Make the Most of Your Summer
Even with the ever-changing spring temperatures and stress about finals, housing, fall class schedule, or graduation, the promise of summer break keeps the spirits of Hope College students afloat. Whether you have your internship or summer job set in stone, or your summer plans are alarmingly wide open, having something to look forward to in…
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Modern African art comes to Holland, MI
The exhibition titled “Deep Roots, New Shoots” will be featured at Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) from Jan. 12 to May 18. This exhibit displays modern art across the African continent. It was curated by Charles Mason, the Director and Curator of the Kruizenga Art Museum with help from student intern Liliana Fraser-Shade (’24),…
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Dwelling in God’s mystery with Jon Guerra
No matter who you talk to, 2020 was a year of difficult surprises. Normal life was put on hold, political and religious divisions were exposed, economies faltered, hundreds of millions around the world lost their jobs and social ties were often strained to breaking point. In America, it seemed like all the supports that were…
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The Power of Perspective: A Tribute to Hope Orchestra’s “Symphonic Story”
As someone with very limited musical experience and technical knowledge, the world of orchestras, bands, choirs and ensembles tends to blend together in my mind in a confusing heap. When someone says they have orchestra practice later, my response typically consists of a nod and a question about what instrument they play. The person answers,…
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Hope-themed coffee shop to take over Ferris: Introducing Orange & Blue Brews
*Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! On March 23, one of downtown Holland’s beloved businesses said farewell to the community. Originally known as JP’s, the Ferris Coffee on 55 E. Eighth St. has brewed its last cup of coffee, as the company moves to a focus on…